The Simpsons

Marge’s ex‑boyfriend proposes to pay Homer one million dollars if he allows him a weekend with Marge, hoping to glimpse the life he might have had if they had remained together. The offer centres on a brief, costly reunion to explore an imagined alternate future.

Half‑Decent Proposal is a programme episode that falls under the “episode” genre. The title itself hints at a scheme that will drive the story forward, and the format is presented as a single instalment within a larger series. The central premise revolves around Marge’s former boyfriend, who approaches Homer with an unusual proposition. He offers Homer a sum of one million dollars in exchange for the chance to spend an entire weekend with Marge. His aim is to experience first‑hand what his own life might have looked like if he and Marge had never broken up. The offer is striking both for its size and for the unusual favour it requests. By paying a hefty amount, the ex‑partner hopes to gain insight into an alternate reality – a life that could have unfolded had they remained together. The weekend becomes the setting for this experiment, placing Homer in a position where he must weigh a large financial windfall against the personal implications of the arrangement. Ultimately, the episode pits Homer’s curiosity and the lure of a million dollars against the underlying question of “what if”. The former boyfriend’s willingness to spend such a fortune underscores how deeply he wishes to understand the path not taken, while Marge’s involvement adds a personal dimension to the whole bargain.